can it fail an MOT

1. user_36970 Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 walsall Posts: 670 two tone wheel barrow . 19" rim with a flat tyre.

   #1 16th February 2010, 14:39

   for not having a spare wheel in the carrier?
   
   i know if its a faulty wheel or tyre it will fair but what if theres not one there at all ?
   
   thanks in advance
2. Ben-crow-vts Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Middle Rasen Posts: 302 Citreon Saxo VTS :)

   #2 16th February 2010, 14:49

   i think it will fail not 100% sure i think u can pass without having one if you have some of that instant tyre repairr can stuff yet again am prob wrong and i wudnt go with my word lol
3. Steffrallye Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Bodelwyddan , N.Wales Posts: 1252 Peugeot S2 106 GTi 1.6 16v

   #3 16th February 2010, 14:50

   nope your be fine, both my old rallyes didnt have a spare or a cage and they passed fine
4. user_36970 Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 walsall Posts: 670 two tone wheel barrow . 19" rim with a flat tyre.

   #4 16th February 2010, 14:51

   don't worry i just found the answer. it will not fail if there isn't one.
   
   should of read the stickies before posting.... naughty me lol
5. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #5 16th February 2010, 15:44

   The spare wheel is not checked as part of an MOT. Whether it is there or not. It can be bald, flat or missing.
   
   The cage must be safely fixed though
6. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

   #6 16th February 2010, 15:52

   No you don't need a spare wheel to pass your MOT however if you have one in a cage it must be safe and securely attached in order to pass.
   
   Scott
7. jinx Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Staffordshire Posts: 745 Saxo - Furio 1.4

   #7 16th February 2010, 19:42

   Corsa VXR's don't have a spare tyre. i was aware that if you have a spare tyre it has to be road legal but if you don't have one its fine. A can of that filler stuff should sort it out.
8. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #8 16th February 2010, 19:48

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jinx Corsa VXR's don't have a spare tyre. i was aware that if you have a spare tyre it has to be road legal but if you don't have one its fine. A can of that filler stuff should sort it out.

   I've said it before and I'll say it again. The spare tyre is NOT part of the Mot. It can be in any state whether it is present or not.
9. lharrowing Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 norwich Posts: 941 Citroen Saxo Westcoast MK1

   #9 16th February 2010, 19:57

   relly ? i think its more laziness of checking it as i have been under the impression if you have one has to be road legal
10. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

    #10 16th February 2010, 20:05

    Yes, really.
    
    Road tyres only are part of an MOT. Tyres fitted to spare wheels are not tested.
    
    They can check them all they like and can advise you on it but they cannot fail you.
11. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

    #11 16th February 2010, 22:21

    if there is a spare tyre fitted it has to be road legal ie tread depth etc.
    
    if there is no spare you cannot fail.
    
    loads of cars come as standard with no spare tyre.
12. user_12490 Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1753 161.5 bhp VTS and cammed 2 tone vtr.

    #12 16th February 2010, 22:28

    the condition and presence of a spare tyre/wheel is not checked on an MOT although if its externally mounted it has to be secure. can be bald, flat, different size and it wont fail your cars MOT.
13. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

    #13 17th February 2010, 08:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by johnnyg_vts if there is a spare tyre fitted it has to be road legal ie tread depth etc.

    I give up
    
    blood from a stone anyone?
14. xxo0pko0xx Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb

    #14 17th February 2010, 17:03

    my mums audi passed its first ever mot with no sdpare wheel cuz she left it at home but still passed
15. adamm Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4004

    #15 19th February 2010, 19:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mr_P I give up blood from a stone anyone?

    haha some people dont listen do they mate.
16. adamm Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4004

    #16 19th February 2010, 19:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by xxo0pko0xx my mums audi passed its first ever mot with no sdpare wheel cuz she left it at home but still passed

    and that becus they wudnt fail her on that. not becus she got lucky and they let her off
17. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #17 19th February 2010, 19:12

    The spare tyre is NOT part of the Mot.
18. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #18 19th February 2010, 19:15

    did it used to be 'if you have one it has to be legal' or did some douche just start a wild rumour lol?
19. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

    #19 20th February 2010, 00:58

    i always assumed it was 'if present must be road legal'
    
    i got an advisory for no spare. But it will not fail if you dont have one
20. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

    #20 20th February 2010, 04:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LSOfreak did it used to be 'if you have one it has to be legal' or did some douche just start a wild rumour lol?

    Some douche! Lol